Mine eyes shall be upon the faithful of the land, that they may dwell with me: he that walketh in a perfect way, he shall serve me.
Parallel translations
- WEB My eyes will be on the faithful of the land, that they may dwell with me. He who walks in a perfect way, he will serve me.
- BSB My eyes favor the faithful of the land, that they may dwell with me; he who walks in the way of integrity shall minister to me.
- NKJV My eyes shall be on the faithful of the land, That they may dwell with me; He who walks in a perfect way, He shall serve me.
- NASB ¶My eyes shall be upon the faithful of the land, that they may dwell with me; One who walks in a blameless way is one who will serve me.
- NLT I will search for faithful people to be my companions. Only those who are above reproach will be allowed to serve me.
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Quick answer
David looks to the faithful of the land to dwell with him and serve him. He surrounds himself with people of integrity.
Overview
The king chooses companions and servants from among the trustworthy and upright. The character of those near a leader shapes the character of his rule. This anticipates Christ, the King who gathers a faithful people to dwell with Him and serve Him forever.
Cross-references & the web
Cross-references · 15
- Ps 119:63I am a companion of all them that fear thee, and of them that keep thy precepts.
- Luke 12:43–44Blessed is that servant, whom his lord when he cometh shall find so doing.
- Rev 21:3And I heard a great voice out of heaven saying, Behold, the tabernacle of God is with men, and he will dwell with them, and they shall be his people, and God himself shall be with them, and be their God.
- John 12:26If any man serve me, let him follow me; and where I am, there shall also my servant be: if any man serve me, him will my Father honour.
- Rom 13:1–4Let every soul be subject unto the higher powers. For there is no power but of God: the powers that be are ordained of God.
- Ps 119:1–3Blessed are the undefiled in the way, who walk in the law of the LORD.
- John 17:24Father, I will that they also, whom thou hast given me, be with me where I am; that they may behold my glory, which thou hast given me: for thou lovedst me before the foundation of the world.
- Matt 24:45Who then is a faithful and wise servant, whom his lord hath made ruler over his household, to give them meat in due season?
- Phil 3:12–15Not as though I had already attained, either were already perfect: but I follow after, if that I may apprehend that for which also I am apprehended of Christ Jesus.
- Ps 15:4In whose eyes a vile person is contemned; but he honoureth them that fear the LORD. He that sweareth to his own hurt, and changeth not.
- Ps 34:15The eyes of the LORD are upon the righteous, and his ears are open unto their cry.
- Prov 29:2When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice: but when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn.
- Prov 28:28When the wicked rise, men hide themselves: but when they perish, the righteous increase.
- John 14:3And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I am, there ye may be also.
- Rev 3:20–21Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with me.
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